I read this with a feeling of endings and some of the things you’ve been writing about lately. And I always find my heart waiting the very same things most of the time. I wish for you to choose to remain out here, wherever “here” is, with me. I’ve found so much in meeting you and sharing words back and forth. I know you as a friend, an ally, a kindred spirit, a mentor, a muse, a confidant, a teacher, a critic, a collaborator, a heroine, an activist, a powerful force and even a crush. So my wishes are always selfish in that, I wish you to decide to stay with me and never feel like you need to go anywhere else.

I think you are one of the most unselfish people of either gender that is out there. Why? Because you champion the underdog, the oppressed, the stamped on and the needy as well as those who are swimming alongside you, and you always put others first. That is rare. And when it occurs it occurs often so a person can say ‘look how giving I am’ and you never do that, you just give without any expectation or desire for recompense. That is because of your principles and your knights faith and way of living. I often think if others were to consider the value those principles have, and could have the courage and heart to endeavor to become those things, the world would be a far better place to live in. I have not met many who I could say embody that type of person, who is effectively a warrior against injustice and a champion for those in need, but you are, and that is why I value you as my friend – and am so glad I met you through our sister R. I can see why she adored you and I add myself to a long list of people better off for your existence. It makes it hard though, as few are like you. Sometimes I think you need to consider yourself more, but I know you gain your strength from the goodness of helping others, and I admire that, and aspire to be like you, though I am not as giving or social I do believe in helping others, you are a very good role model, thank you for so much including your kindness. I struggle, much of it is a defect in me, something I cannot seem to conquer, but know this, your guidance and faith, helps me enormously. And know also, I’m here for you in equal measure. It cuts both ways.

Thank you so much Melanie for your lovely comments and reading this poem. I totally agree about that and that’s how I feel also, that even if in this life it is not anything, maybe one day, and even if it is not, so what? Influence one person and you have that success. xo

A life lesson, journey, & experience.
The connection of birth, growth, & present.
One should always leave a mark to help us understand our
where we come from and what experiences you’ve all left as a mark foot print of ourselves and what we can still continue to go forth.